Lead well under pressure
Practical coaching and leadership development for people working in housing, construction and engineering.
When the job is demanding, your leadership needs to feel steady
Your work comes with real responsibility. Tight deadlines. Complex people. High expectations. Constant decisions.
You know you’re capable, but some days it feels like you’re reacting to everything instead of leading in the way you want.
I help leaders create clarity, build confidence and develop teams who take ownership, so you can lead with more calm and less strain.
What you might be facing
- Too many fires, not enough time to think
- A team that relies on you more than you'd like
- Pressure that follows you home
- Difficult relationships or conversations
- Change that feels messy or unstructured
- A sense that you work hard but don’t always feel effective
- You don't need the theory. You need support that fits the reality of your role.
How I help
My work is simple and practical. I help you make better decisions, lead with confidence and build teams that can perform without leaning on you for everything.
There are a few ways we can work together.
Whereever you are at I am here for you.
Personalised development for you
Leadership Coaching
Confidential support to help you think clearly, make stronger decisions and lead in a way that feels sustainable.
Includes the Build BOLD Leadership Blueprint – a focused 12-week coaching experience for leaders who want to move from firefighting to intentional leadership.
Leadership Development
Cost-effective group programmes for managers and emerging leaders.
Straightforward tools. Space to reflect. Guidance to apply what you learn straight away.
Personality Tools
Psychometric and Personality Trait tools that help you understand yourself and others, improve communication and strengthen team performance.
Manager Training
Short, focused training on the skills manager in your sector use every day:
● Inclusive teams
● difficult conversations
● managing change
● performance and behaviour
● communication
Practical, interactive and tailored to your organisation
What changes when you lead with more clarity
More Purpose
You know where you’re heading and why it matters.
More Resilience
You manage pressure without losing yourself.
More Understanding
You bring out the best in different personalities.
More Impact
You lead your team well so your results improve too.
A quick introduction
I’m Barbra.
I work with leaders who want to do a complex job well, without burning out or feeling overwhelmed by the people side of leadership.
My approach is practical, honest and down to earth.
No jargon. No complicated theories. Just meaningful support that helps you think, lead and feel better at work.
Qualified Coach and Trainer. Recognised by:
Let's talk
If you’re wondering what kind of support would help you most, the easiest place to start is a simple conversation.
Tell me what’s happening for you, and we’ll work out the best next step.